If the Amazon Fire TV Stick remote you are using is experiencing issues, and you can't properly use it to control your Stick, then it is time to do some troubleshooting to get it fixed.
Check the Remote's Batteries
When the remote stops working, the first thing you need to check is the batteries, according to HelpDeskGeek.
It is possible that the batteries are not properly inserted, or the charge has been used up already. If it is not inserted correctly, just remove the batteries from the remote and reinsert them.
If that does not work, you need to replace the old batteries with the new ones to check if that fixes the problem.
Doing the troubleshooting tips above fixes most battery-related issues with the Fire TV Stick. However, it is also possible that you have a loose battery contact that needs to be repaired.
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Bring the Remote Closer to the Stick
The Fire TV Stick's remote uses Bluetooth for connectivity, which means that it has a range of 30 meters. You need to make sure that your TV and your remote are within the 30-meter range, according to HowtoGeek.
If both of the items are far away from each other, bring them closer and see if the remote will work again.
You also need to make sure that there are no obstacles between your remote and TV. If there are, you need to remove them, and your remote will work again.
Pair the Remote With Your Stick
One of the possible reasons your Fire TV Stick remote does not work is that you have not paired it properly with your Stick. This is the case with new remotes, but it is also possible that your existing remote has been unpaired.
Regardless, it is easy to pair a remote with your Stick. In order to do that, just turn on your Fire TV Stick and bring your remote close to the TV.
On the remote that you want to pair, press and hold down the Home button for ten seconds.
The remote will pair with your Stick, and you can use it to perform your actions.
Repair the Damaged Fire TV Stick Remote
If your remote is still not working, chances are it is physically damaged. It may look good and fine from the outside, but the inside's circuits may have been damaged.
If this is the case, you can try to repair your remote, or you can get a replacement remote from online retailers like Amazon, according to iFixit.
If you do decide to get a new remote, just make sure that you pair it with your Stick so it works as it should. While you wait for the new remote to arrive, you can control your Stick's functions by using the Amazon Fire TV app on your iPhone or Android phone.
And that is how you resolve some of the most common issues with your Fire TV Stick remote. You can also clear your cache to make room for more data. Here's how to do it.
Clear Cache on the Fire TV
Select the Settings option on the main screen and choose Applications.
Under that page, choose Manage Installed Applications. You will see the list of apps that you have installed on your device and choose the app that you wish to delete the cache of.
There are several apps that you can add to your Amazon Fire Stick TV.
In 2019, Amazon Fire Stick TV added Youtube in its lineup.
In 2021, Amazon Fire Stick TV users can access TikTok on the device..
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Written by Sophie Webster
